Permanent Part-time (up to 4 days per week)

Lifestyle Officer

Anthem is seeking a permanent part-time Lifestyle Officer (4 days per week) to join our supportive and inclusive team environment that is passionate about delivering quality care for our residents.

Who is Anthem Care?

Anthem Care is a unique, integrated care community providing all levels of care, both private and subsidised in modern, functional and comfortable surroundings in Bowral in the beautiful Southern Highlands. As Anthem continues to expand and improve our services, we strive to attract, recruit, nurture and retain the best employees in the aged care industry. Anthem is passionate about providing experienced, flexible and innovative care solutions to ensure that our residents are confident that their current and future care needs will be met.

Anthem is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

About the Role:

The Lifestyle Officer is responsible for motivating residents through a range of recreational, social and cultural activities that promote psychological, social and physical wellbeing.

Our approach focuses on maximising the quality of life for each and every resident, so if you are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you!

The Lifestyle Officer:

Prepares and implements a range of recreational activities for residents, as individuals and groups to assist the socialisation process in accordance with the Activities Calendar

Assists residents to attend activities and social program

Supports onsite groups and organisations who are providing services to residents

Establishes rapport with families, staff and volunteers

Work collaboratively with other staff in providing residents with quality care by maintaining the skill level, independence and mobility of individual residents

Actively monitors and reports changes in resident’s lifestyle preferences

Ensure resident personal information, activity plans and other relevant information is documented for program evaluation purposes

Participate in activity program evaluations

Always asks residents about their preferences (consults with residents) for care and service delivery

Delivers care and service in line with privacy training and in keeping with the resident’s preferences

Undertake other duties as directed commensurate with skills, knowledge and experience.

Essential Requirements:

Outgoing, fun, energetic & active

Demonstrate knowledge of aged needs and recreational aids for older people

Flexibility and adaptability (at short notice)

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

Highly developed oral and written communication skills

Computer skills, including Word and Excel

Customer service skills

Commitment to quality management, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development

Desirable:

Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure or working towards qualification

Experience as a Lifestyle Officer or similar role delivering social program or activities in aged care

Relevant studies in area of dementia or other related memory loss illness

Bus / light ridged vehicle licence

How to Apply:

If you see yourself in this role simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the prompts or submit your CV to [email protected].

Please know that employment with Anthem requires:

National Police Check

Reference checks

Australian residency

Vaccination History